Foundation Repair Photo Album: Sagging Floors lifted in Springfield TN

A home in Springfield Tennessee needed some floor support. The homeowner was complaining of bouncy floors. The home was an older farmhouse with a very short crawl space. Installing new supports and controlling the moisture will solve the problem and provide a permanent solution preventing it from happening again in the future.

Lots of moisture

The moisture on these blocks show just how bad it is in this crawl space.

Mud and Old Plastic

The mud and old plastic are doing nothing to help protect this crawl space or the home above.

Matting

A dimpled Delta Matting is placed on the earth to allow for any ground water to pass as needed and protect the vapor barrier from any water pooling. It also makes the liner much softer to have the dimpled matting under the CleanSpace liner.

Nice and Clean

The crawl space is encapsulated, sealing the space protecting the home from the environmental conditions. Controlling the moisture, temperature, and humidity.

Steel Supports

A steel I-beam with SmartJacks support the load from the floor above.

Sump Pump

TippleSafe Sump Pump seated slightly lower than the earth will help any water drain to the liner and pump out of the crawl space away from the home .

Humidity Control

A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier unit controls the humidity of the space protecting the wood from mold and wood rot, preventing bouncy floors in the future.